So says Laura Frasso, special events coordinator for Murrieta, who is busy organizing an upcoming mother-daughter tea party sponsored by the city.

“It should be a lot of fun,” Frasso said. “May is a time for hanging out with your mom.”

Although the city traditionally hosts an afternoon tea at the senior center, the upcoming mother-daughter Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is geared toward a younger crowd, Frasso said, adding that any age is still more than welcome to participate.

“We are recommending this for moms with children ages 2 to 12,” she said. “This is more for the younger side.”

The event will offer arts and crafts such as coloring and bookmark making. Alice in Wonderland will likely be screened in one corner of the room. A chocolate fountain and a variety of finger foods and lighter fare will be offered. In addition to tea, there will be lemonade, punch and other drinks.

The two-hour party also will be punctuated with raffle prize giveaways. Attendees are urged to wear a fanciful hat.

“We hope people will come by and see what we have to offer,” Frasso said.

The cost is $20 per mom and daughter; with each additional child costing $5.

“So if you’re a mom with two daughters, that would be $25,” Frasso explained.

The tea party will run from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 4 the Murrieta Senior Center, 41717 Juniper St. Space is limited, so anyone interested in attending is encouraged to sign up as soon as possible on the city's website or at Murrieta's senior or community center, Frasso said.

“The more family-rrelated events that we offer, the better,” Frasso said. “The city in general is all about family. This is just another one of those events that concentrates on family.”